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Looking for Exidy Sorcerer software Wavs

Hi folks, I have recently bought an Exidy Sorcerer and I'm looking for some Wavs to play to this wonderful little machine. Please can anyone point me at a source of wavs? Thanks, Andy.

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My 'Inventory'

Decided to do a spreadsheet and inventory what I have, because.. well.. I've lost track. heh. Getting out of hand. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...3EU/edit#gid=0 Going to do a separate sheet for...

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Wanted - VT100 Keycap

Does anyone have any VT100 keycaps for sale (or know where to get some)? I am missing the 1/! - thanks.

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M8256 in PDP11/84 OK, in 11/04 fails (Grant)

Hi All, I've tried to transfer a RX211 with RX02 from a PDP11/84 to a PDP11/04. When it works in 11/84 it boots without problems, but in the PDP11/04 (core) then the RUM light remains ON same time as a...

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For Sale: Toshiba Satellite Notebook computers

Hi everyone, I am looking to sell a few of my vintage computer collection as I have made some upgrades on a few of them. Here they are 1994 Toshiba Satellite T1910CS: It still has its original factory...

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Osgeld's Garage Sale, 2 pentium laptops and a scsi hard drive enclosure (no...

I am clearing out some of the stuff I am not using in order to gather up money to buy a 3d printer (yay). I like these items, but my use of them has gone from rare to not at all, so its time for them...

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Amiga 500, 74LSxxx vs. 74Fxxx

Hi, I've noticed my Amiga uses both 74LSxxx and 74Fxxx ICs. Do you think I could use 74LS ICs instead of 74F for replacement? Will 74LS ICs instead of the faster 74F ones prevent the computer to boot?...

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64C Serial keyboard?

Okay, hopefully you guys won't throw rocks at me for saying this... Is there an adapter or wiring diagram for the 64C keyboard that takes it from the proprietary plugs to a serial/PS2/USB plug? Or am I...

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Opinions on SMD rework stations

Looking through ebay I see that you can get either a 898D+ or 862D+ SMD hot air + soldering iron rework station shipped for around $50. Anybody have one of these that can recommend them?

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Possible to write an OS6 image to SCSI drive from windows? (Mac SE)

Currently 800k floppies are the bane of my existence. I acquired some 800k install disks, was booting up with them for a while but was unable to get them to locate/format the 2gig replacement SCSI...

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Model III CRT Issues

Okay. So I have been having a few issues with the CRT on my Model III, maybe you fellas could help? First off, when the screen is on, every once in a while, the screen twitches and zooms in and out a...

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Model 4P - Bang, then Smoke

I am hoping that someone can help me here. This is my first post. Whether wisely or not I have decided in my retirement to start playing around with electronics so hope you will forgive my lack of...

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Model 1 woes

I have a model 1 complete with expansion box and disk drive. It has been stuck in a cupboard for years and my Wife wants her storage back. The problem is that it is not working. After powering up (no...

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C128D parts computer

This is the main part of a C128D. It has been modified (not by me). It has the power switch on the front, some sort of slide switch on the front, and a switch on the right under the top. Unknown if any...

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Apple ][+ Boot Issues

Hi everyone! I'm having a bit of trouble with my recently acquired Apple 2 plus. When I turn it on, I get a screen full of ??@@??@@??@@. The keyboard has no effect. I tried reseating all the ROMs and...

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CompuAdd 316s - Setup Utility will not launch

Hello, I have recently dug out my first computer from my Dad's basement while I was helping him move. I would really like to get this up and running and maintain it for historical purposes. When I turn...

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I build a Dual Xeon E5 2670 main pc and OMG LOL

Got the idea a few months ago from http://www.techspot.com/review/1155-...-dual-xeon-pc/ and its been running since the end of April. Its a blast!! LOL!! pc.jpg I was streaming a movie, running my...

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Hi from South Carolina

Just found these forums the other night, so I'm a bit new around these parts. Would love to expand my collecting, but I'm happy with what I got. Few Apple II machines, few Commodore. I also have a...

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Using PCMCIA cards in DOS, via PCI adaptor card...?

Hello. I would like to add PCMCIA card support to my desktop, via a PCI adaptor card. However it's only useful for me if the cards can be accessed in plain ol' DOS 6.22 (with no version of Windows...

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Ideal network card / sound card combo for XT-IDE in XTs?

Since the PC1640 only has 4 (and the PC1512 only 3) ISA slots, I would have to choose my cards wisely. My goal is to get the PC1640 working, giving me 4 slots. As I would like to include a RAM card, a...

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